Date:         Mon, 29 Nov 2004 17:06:58 GMT
Reply-To:     Philip Chidlaw <pchidlaw@MCN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Philip Chidlaw <pchidlaw@MCN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: propane leak from tank
Comments: To: Sglw@AOL.COM

Sam, you didn't mention the location of the leak, but if it was the auto-stop
fill valve, I can recommend an easy fix. After investigating a re-seal kit for
the original valve by the Auto-Stop company, I instead picked up a standard RV
Sherwood fill valve and an 80 percent valve, or spit valve, and installed them
myself in place of the original. I don't have the part number handy. It has
the 3/4" NPT thread to the tank and the standard 1 3/4" ACME thread on the
fill side. The spit valve threads into the opening left by removal of the
feedback tube for the auto-stop valve. Total parts cost was just over $20 from
an RV repair place up in Fort Bragg, CA. Whether you or the shop makes the
repair, the tank must first be empty. -Phil

> I filled up the propane tank, in the 87 Westy a week or so ago and it  took a
> couple of gallons, but the gas was pouring out in a steady stream.
> Luckily I did not have a fire, and want it fixed before the next camp out  at
> Lake Havasu in January.
> can I get a replacement tank or get someone to fix it in the SF Bay  Area?
> Or do I have to drive to Go-Westy near San Louis Obispo
>
> Sam W
> 63 singlecab
> '79 Westy
> 87 Westy